QATAR CULTURE

Week Schedule

-       Qatar’s work week is Sunday-Thursday, with their weekends consisting of Friday and Saturday. Work hours are typically from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m

Hayya Card (FAN ID)

-       All fans will need a Hayya Card. It will provide access to stadiums and free public transport. The Hayya Card will act as an entry permit to Qatar for international fans. Once you have successfully purchased a ticket, you can begin your Hayya Card application. Click here for further information.
 

ABOUT DOHA

Weather

-       On average, temperatures in Doha range from 72-86 °F in November and from 73-77 °F in December. Combined, Qatar typically sees an average of just one day of rain in those two months combined.

Daylight

-       On average, the sun rises around 5:50 a.m. and sets around 4:47 p.m. in November, while it rises around 6:10 a.m. and sets around 4:47 p.m. in December.

Currency

-       Qatari Riyal is the official currency. One Riyal is broken into 100 dirhams.

-       One Qatari Riyal is worth 0.27 U.S. Dollars.

Electricity/Power

-       Qatar’s associated plug type is G, which is the plug that has three rectangular pins in a triangular pattern. Qatar operates on a 240V supply voltage and 50Hz.

-       Fans traveling to Qatar will need a voltage converter and should consider purchasing a combined power plug adapter/voltage converter.

Transportation

-       In-Country-Fans will arrive at the state-of-the-art Hamad International Airport, which will have an annual capacity of 53 million by 2022. Public transportation provides an efficient way to travel, notably through the new metro system which has been utilized by fans during various major sporting events in Qatar. Five out of eight World Cup venues are either directly connected or near a metro station, with single way prices being QAR 2 (US$0.55).